The Department of Disease Control reveals that dengue fever this year has increased, with a cumulative total of 106,548 cases (1 Jan. – 6 Oct. 2023), increasing in all age groups. But the large group included children. School age to working age, age range 5-34 years, and more than one hundred patients died. The morbidity and mortality rate in adults is higher than in children. I repeat, do not buy NSAIDs. Risk of bleeding and possibly death.
high dengue fever Cumulatively more than 100,000 sick people
Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn Acting Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Mentions of solving the problem of dengue fever. After chairing a meeting in the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to monitor the network’s operations and to give orders and alert relevant agencies. Using the guidelines that the Public Health Emergency Operations Center analyzed as criteria for joint operations, that this year’s dengue fever situation from 1 January – 6 October 2023 has a cumulative number of 106,548 patients. In this period, dengue fever still exists. There’s an outbreak. Even though some areas have reported a decrease in cases. Because Thailand still has continuous rain throughout the country. Make a container with standing water or water that is a breeding ground for large numbers of Aedes mosquitoes. which will be a carrier of dengue fever Zika virus disease Or fever, joint pain, mosquito bites.
Therefore, an important measure that must be emphasized is managing the environment so that it does not become a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes in the 7R areas, namely buildings/houses, Dhamma groups (temples/mosques/churches), schools, hotels/resorts. Surrounding industrial factories that still has a high mosquito larvae index including hospitals and government agencies Especially at the temple which has a very high index of Aedes larvae In addition to good management by not allowing Aedes mosquitoes to breed, Personal protection is also important.
That is, dengue fever has many stages, from no symptoms to pronounced symptoms. Every stage can spread germs. Therefore, when a doctor diagnoses dengue fever at any stage, The patient must be prevented from being bitten by Aedes mosquitoes and transmitting the infection to others by applying mosquito repellent. It is recommended to apply both morning and evening. And if the doctor allows you to go home for treatment. People around you also need to protect yourself by applying another layer of mosquito repellent. A good way to prevent the spread is to prevent germs, people, and mosquitoes from meeting each other. will be able to reduce the problem of disease outbreaks
Zika virus is another mosquito-borne disease that you have to be careful of.
Dr. Thongchai added that in addition to dengue fever, which must be continuously monitored during this rainy season. Another disease of concern for pregnant women is Zika virus disease. In which the current situation has the incidence of more patients being found. From the beginning of the year until October 4, 2023, 479 cases of this disease have been found from 26 provinces. In the last 4 weeks, many cases were still found in Phetchabun (24 cases) and Chanthaburi (22 cases) among pregnant women. infected with the Zika virus Passed to the fetus causing brain failure. When born, the baby will have a small head. This disease is carried by Aedes mosquitoes.
Managing mosquitoes prevents 3 diseases: “Dengue Fever” -Fever, joint pain, Aedes aegypti -Zika virus”
Therefore, dealing with Aedes mosquitoes can prevent all three diseases, namely dengue fever and dengue fever. Fever, joint pain, mosquito bites and Zika virus disease You have to do this continuously and don’t overlook small spots of standing water. The Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs in clear, still water. It is usually a water container or water container in or around the house. If you eliminate or block the laying of eggs of Aedes mosquitoes, Mosquitoes will try to find places to lay their eggs in other places, whether it be water in hidden containers such as garbage, broken containers, leaf sheaths that have only a little rain water remaining, etc. Therefore, there is another way to get rid of Aedes mosquitoes is to build with Trap for mosquitoes to lay eggs and keep an eye on them. To eliminate larvae regularly When the egg-laying cycle of Aedes mosquitoes ends. The mother mosquito will die according to its life cycle. As a result, no new generation of Aedes mosquitoes will arise. Therefore, it is another way to reduce the density of Aedes mosquitoes as well.
The Department of Disease Control asks for cooperation from the public to help reduce the Aedes mosquito population. By following the measure “3 Keep, Prevent 3 Diseases”, that is, keep the house clean and improve the environment in and around the house. To be orderly sunlight reaches Do not have dark corners as places for mosquitoes to rest. Keep garbage around the house from being a breeding ground for mosquitoes. And store water. Close the lid of the water container completely. Manage the container so that there is no standing water. Change the water in the vase every week. Prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs As for the people living in the flooded areas during this period Please protect yourself from mosquito bites. By applying mosquito repellent, sleeping under a mosquito net, and using mosquito coils. and wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants After the water recedes, all parties involved must work together to manage the environment so that it does not become a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes. For more information, call the Department of Disease Control hotline 1422.
2023-10-13 17:06:11
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